Dates and costs

Covid-19: important information for TSA candidates

Here’s a summary of the changes to the Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) due to Covid-19:

TSA will not run on 4 November as previously scheduled, instead it will run on 5 November 2020.
TSA will still be taken at your chosen centre but you will take it on a computer rather than with pen and paper. The test format will remain the same.
Your school/centre will be able to advise whether you should bring your own laptop or if a computer will be provided for you.
You should register for the test through your centre in the usual way.

For a summary of all the changes to the Oxford admissions test dates, please visit our Covid-19 page.

We understand you will have questions about computer-based test delivery. Subscribe to our Support Site article for the latest updates and frequently asked questions (FAQs).

Unable to access a test centre due to Covid-19?
For candidates who are unable to access a test centre due to Covid-19 restrictions, we can offer a remote proctored test service. This means you can take the test on a laptop or computer in your preferred location. For the full criteria and how to apply, please read our Support Site article.

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TSA Oxford dates 2020

The dates of the TSA Oxford cycle are designed to fit in with the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) cycle for applications to the University of Cambridge.

Date	Event
1 September 2020	TSA Oxford registration opens Centres can register candidates from this date.
30 September 2020	Last date to request modified question papers
15 October 2020 at 18:00 (BST)	TSA Oxford registration closes* Last date to request Access Arrangements
5 November 2020	TSA Oxford test date**
11 January 2021	TSA Oxford results released

Please note: we reserve the right to make changes to these dates.

*If the registration deadline falls on a public or national holiday, please be aware there is no extension to the registration period. Therefore, you must ensure your centre registers you for the test in good time.

Reminder: the 15 October deadline is the last date for centres to register you for the test, so you will need to register with a centre well before then. Centres may set their own deadline in advance for accepting registrations, so please make sure you speak to them as early as possible.

**For international centres the scheduled start times will vary, depending upon where they are in the world.

TSA Oxford costs 2020

Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing does not charge candidates who have registered to take the test. Some centres may charge an administration fee to candidates sitting the TSA Oxford, which covers the cost of invigilation, despatch costs and room hire which are essential for running the test: contact your centre for details.